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  • Football
Folkestone Invicta FC
Cheriton Road Football ground is the home to Folkestone Invicta Football club. The club, which was formed in 1936, has enjoyed varied success over the years including entering the F.A Cup for the first time in the 1994/5 season, playing host to West Ham for a benefit match in the 1996/7 season and in the 2003/4 season achieving a club record of 24 unbeaten matches.
Folkestone Invicta FC Website

Hythe Town FC
Hythe Town FC was originally formed in 1911 and in 1976 finally acquired its own grounds at Reachfields Stadium, Fort Road, Hythe. The clubs records include their best league performance in the 1989/90 season coming 6th in the Southern Division, F.A Cup 4th qualifying round in the 1989/90 season and reaching the semi-final in the 1989/90 season in the Football Association Challenge Vase.
Hythe Town FC Website

Hawkinge Youth FC
Hawking Youth Football Club currently has two teams consisting of an under 8's and under 10's and are looking to build on that to play mini soccer in the 07/08 season. Their vision is to encourage the local community to participate in football, with the aim of building confidence in a safe and fun environment.
Hawkinge Youth FC Website

  • Rugby
Folkestone Rugby Club
Folkestone Rugby Club was formed in 1973 and has been at its current location since 1989. The club has an abundance of teams including Veterans, Ladies and a Youth Team.
Folkestone Rugby Club Website

  • Cricket
Folkestone Cricket Club
Based at Cheriton Road in Folkestone, Folkestone Cricket Club runs teams every week for players of all abilities and ages. 1ST & 2ND teams play every Saturday, the 3rd team play in the Kent Invitational League on a Saturday.
Folkestone Cricket Club Website

Saltwood Cricket Club
Saltwood Cricket Club is located at Tanners Hill in the village of Saltwood near Hythe. The club fields two senior teams who play around 60 games a year.
Saltwood Cricket Club Website

Sibton Park Cricket Club
Sibton Park Cricket Club is located in Lyminge, Kent. Sibton Park Cricket Club has nine teams which includes two senior teams, several junior teams and a Girls squad. Their website includes match reports, news and also an active forum.
Sibton Park Cricket Club Website

Dymchurch Cricket Club
To be updated
Dymchurch Cricket Club Website

  • Hockey
Folkestone Optimists Hockey Club
Folkestone Optimists Hockey Club will be celebrating their 81st anniversary in 2007, and are a family orientated hockey club consisting of Men's, Ladies and Junior teams. Their first game was played in 1926 at the sports ground in Cheriton Road, and they are now considered one of the largest hockey clubs in Kent.
FOHC Website

  • Basketball
Saints Basketball Club
Saints Basketball club was established in 1953 and is Kent's oldest Basketball club. With multiple Trophy's including the East Kent under 16's, East Kent division 1 championship and the East Kent knockout cup, the Saints are considered one of the leading teams in the South East.
Saints Basketball Club Website

  • Bowls
Folkestone Park Bowls Club
Residents at their current location in Radnor Park since 1900, Folkestone Park Bowls Club is the oldest in Folkestone, and also considered to be the best. Fielding both Men's and Ladies teams at some 100 games every year, they also offer tuition and equipment hire.
Folkestone Park Bowls Website
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